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April 21, 2026 This regular meeting of the Jerome City Council was called to order by Mayor Barber at 5:30 p.m. Council chambers were open to the public, and the meeting was also held by teleconference. The video conference was conducted via Zoom and was made available to all members of the public in a format that allowed all participants to hear the meeting, including all deliberations by members of the Council and other speakers addressing the council, whether in person or via virtual connection, and to comment if so desired, all of which was noted in the agenda, email, and notices at council chambers and on the city’s website. Present: Mayor Christopher Barber, Councilman Bryan Craig, Councilman Dale Ross, and Councilwoman Jeri Ahrens. Councilman Jason Peterson was excused. Also present were staff members: City Clerk Bernadette Coderniz, Legal Counsel Ted Larsen, City Engineer Tyson Carpenter, Public Works Director Jon Caton, Water Supervisor Danny McCullough, Streets and Parks Supervisor Chris Westburg, Wastewater Superintendent Brad Henry, Building Official Kortnie Kent, Finance Director Ross Hyatt, Accounting and Budget Manager Lori McCrae, Library Directory Linda Mecham, IT Technician Andy Newbry, Fire Chief Mike Harrison, Deputy Fire Chief Lane Sickles, and Police Chief Duane Rubink. City Administrator Mike Williams was excused. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Barber led the audience in recitation of the pledge of allegiance. INVOCATION: An invocation was given by Reverend Mark Allen with the First Presbyterian Church. CONSENT CALENDAR: Those items contained in the consent calendar are as follows: 1. Approve the minutes of the April 7, 2026 regular meeting 2. Approve the following payments: • Ardurra Group, Inc. – WW Improvements Plan, S. Fillmore, $14,560.71 • GSE Construction – WW MBR Blower, $21,149.00 • Idaho Site Works LLC – W Ave G water line/S. Fir, $63,750.32; Nez perce to H St. sewer line, $183,180.90 • Precision Engineering LLC – Yakima, Lincoln/Yakima Intersection, $48,500.00 • Merrick & Company – MRB Blower replacement, $4,855.00 3. Monthly Department Reports 4. Approve Claims Action Cycle Sales $8,762.00, Amazon Capital Services $5,386.27, American Backflow Products Co $580.34, Andersons Inc $223.20, Appliance Handyman of Twin Falls $541.23, Appliances Etc. $65.00, Ardurra Group Inc $14,560.71, Arlene's Flowers $3.37, B & R Bearing $15.75, Badger Meter $1,906.24, Best Western Peppertree Nampa $630.00, Bullock Automation and Electric $4,870.00, B-Z Plumbing $14.01, Caselle LLC $30,500.00, Caxton Printers Ltd $485.00, Cdw Government Inc. $7,301.95, Center Point Large Print $99.48, Chase Paymenttech $3,694.82, Cintas Corporation $552.55, CNH Industrial America LLC $5,829.70, Column Software Pbc $768.85, Con Paulos Inc. $2,198.19, Core & Main Lp $8,330.37, Counter Strike Supply Company $370.50, Crozier Coachworks $341.25, Culligan Soft Water Service $380.15, D & B Supply $7,736.06, Dex Imaging LLC $216.14, Dig Line Inc $356.85, Don's Irrigation LLC $62.40, Ednetics Inc $87.45, Elan Credit Cards $28,730.82, Electric 1 West Inc. $1,008.00, Element Heating and Cooling Inc $844.41, Enviro-Clean Intermountain LLC $805.66, Ergometrics & Applied Personnel Research $179.90, Eric's Custom Upholstery $45.00, Esri Inc. $5,835.00, Ets Telco $300.00, Farmore of Idaho $9,585.56, Ferguson Enterprises #3007 $1,864.36, Ferguson Enterprises Inc. $151.12, Fleetpride Inc $4,095.10, Floyd Lilly Co $502.08, Freedom Electric Inc. $5,955.01, Freedom Mailing Services Inc $2,712.14, Gem State Paper & Supply $347.62, Go-Fer It Express $378.00, Greatamerica Financial Services $167.56, Gse Construction Co Inc $21,149.00, H.D.Fowler $5,217.94, Hach Company $307.50, Heglar Creek Electric LLC $134.92, High Desert Bobcat $24,954.00, Hturbo Inc $8,870.75, Hydro Specialties Company $22,788.11, ID Rural Water Association $120.00, Idaho Chief's of Police Assn $350.00, Idaho Construction Supply $46.92, Idaho Materials and Construction $1,280.41, Idaho Power Co. $98,977.68, Idaho Site Works LLC $246,931.22, Ingram Book Company $697.01, Integrity Pump Solutions Inc $3,024.00, Intermountain Gas Company $271.29, Jacobs Engineering Group Inc $5,353.50, Jerome City Fire Fighters Assoc $80.00, Jerome County $14,991.29, Jimenez Auto Repair LLC $5,114.86, Keller Associates Inc $3,997.50, Kgs Northwest LLC $4,236.95, Lantis Productions Inc $11,000.00, Les Schwab Tire Centers Inc $903.92, Libri System $509.95, Local Highway Tech Assit.Council $450.00, Magic Valley Hydraulics & Repair LLC $468.35, Magic Valley Labs $11,739.75, McHugh Bromley PLLC $1,945.99, Merrick & Company $4,855.00, Metroquip Inc. $726.30, Mountainland Supply Company $23,108.01, Mower Office Systems $50.00, Munimetrix Systems Corp. $119.97, Nancy Baldwin $437.78, Napa Auto Parts $640.54, New Life Cleaning LLC $3,130.00, New Tech Security Inc. $210.00, Off Road Revivals $1,715.00, O'R eilly Auto Parts $45.88, Oxarc, Inc. $382.99, Pat Bermingham $100.00, Peace of Mind Pest and Lawn LLC $11,295.00, Pipeco $2,125.59, Precision Engineering LLC $48,500.00, Premier Truck Group $5,795.29, Pro-Flame Inc $406.08, Project Mutual Telephone $332.94, PSI Environmental Services Inc $29,360.50, Pumptech LLC $23,009.82, Quadient Leasing USA Inc $987.42, Rain For Rent Inc. $12,183.07, Rcn Communications LLC $2,154.96, Republic Services Inc $2,007.60, Rexel USA Inc $2,115.01, Ridley's Food & Drug $274.29, Riverside Inc $10,399.84, Rock Creek Fire Protection $1,634.28, Rodda Paint Company $164.38, Sawtooth Veterinary Services $630.00, Sierra Instruments Inc $7,562.50, Signed Sealed & Delivered $107.89, Silversky Inc - Dept 106071 $2,811.19, Skaggs Companies Inc. $1,113.35, Skm Inc. $2,983.75, Smartsights Technologies LLC $2,805.00, Smith Promotions $210.00, Snake River Hydraulics $4,133.33, So ID Economic Developmt Org $16,830.00, Southern Idaho Solid Waste $30,717.30, Spring Cleaning $2,240.00, Tfd Enterprises LLC $28,416.96, Thatcher Company $35,700.16, The Quikrete Companies $240.50, The Riverside Hotel $2,975.00, T-Mobile $451.46, Tore Up $95.00, Traffic Safety Supply Co Inc $2,812.84, Trees & Stumps LLC $4,200.00, Trojan Technologies Corp $11,432.60, U.S. Bank Equipment Finance $468.42, Underwood Recycling $28.00, Urgent Care of Jerome - Billing Dept $75.00, USA Bluebook $6,299.49, Valley Wide Cooperative $25,012.64, Vega Americas Inc $4,707.28, Verizon Wireless $3,062.11, Wickel Tire Inc $116.23, Williams Meservy & Larsen LLP $14,142.00, Xerox Business Solutions LLC $110.17, Xerox Financial Services LLC $311.06, Xpress Bill Pay $2,558.35. Councilman Craig made the motion to approve the consent calendar as presented. Second to the motion was made by Councilman Ross. After consideration, the motion passed unanimously by the following vote: AYES: Councilman Ross, Councilwoman Ahrens, and Councilman Craig. NAYS: None. OATH OF OFFICE – FIREFIGHTER FELTER: Mayor Barber stated he had the pleasure of meeting Firefighter Jason Felter, and Chief Harrison stated that Firefighter Felter came from Ada County with his Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification. He has earned his Fire I, Fire II and Hazardous Materials certifications since being employed with the Jerome City Fire Department, and Chief Harrison stated he is an asset to the department. Mayor Barber administered the oath of office to Firefighter Jason Felter; he was pinned by his fiancé. PROCLAMATION – MUNICIPAL CLERKS WEEK, MAY 3-9, 2026: The clerk read the proclamation in full as follows: PROCLAMATION 57th ANNUAL PROFESSIONAL MUNICIPAL CLERKS WEEK May 3 - 9, 2026 Whereas, The Office of the Professional Municipal Clerk, a time honored and vital part of local government exists throughout the world, and Whereas, The Office of the Professional Municipal Clerk is the oldest among public servants, and Whereas, The Office of the Professional Municipal Clerk provides the professional link between the citizens, the local governing bodies and agencies of government at other levels, and Whereas, Professional Municipal Clerks have pledged to be ever mindful of their neutrality and impartiality, rendering equal service to all. Whereas, The Professional Municipal Clerk serves as the information center on functions of local government and community. Whereas, Professional Municipal Clerks continually strive to improve the administration of the affairs of the Office of the Professional Municipal Clerk through participation in education programs, seminars, workshops and the annual meetings of their state, provincial, county and international professional organizations. Whereas, It is most appropriate that we recognize the accomplishments of the Office of the Professional Municipal Clerk. Now, Therefore, I, Christopher J. Barber, Mayor of the City of Jerome, do recognize the week of May 3 through 9, 2026, as Professional Municipal Clerks Week, and further extend appreciation to our Professional Municipal Clerk, Bernadette Coderniz and to all Professional Municipal Clerks for the vital services they perform and their exemplary dedication to the communities they represent. Dated this 21st day of April, 2026 Mayor /s/ Christopher J. Barber Attest: /s/ Bernadette Coderniz The Council signified support of the proclamation with unanimous “ayes.” Mayor Barber expressed appreciation to Ms. Coderniz for her work and service to Jerome. T-MOBILE AMENDMENT: Mr. Carpenter spoke of the previous discussions held regarding placement of a new T- Mobile generator, and options explored included T-Mobile partnering with AT&T due to their own agreement with the City to place a generator in the parking lot. T-Mobile representatives have indicated that the generator proposed by AT&T could not meet T-Mobile’s requirements. Staff considered other locations to minimize impact to the parking lot for current and future use. Mr. Carpenter stated T-Mobile’s proposed location is towards the west end of the parking lot near the dumpster; parking stalls would then be repainted. He stated the width of the parking stalls would be changed and shifted to gain a parking space that would otherwise be lost because of the generator placement. The lease amendment with T-Mobile includes the lease amount change due to the location of the generator. Upon inquiry by Councilwoman Ahrens, Mr. Carpenter stated the lease presented before Council is the amended lease to reflect the added area of the generator. Councilman Craig inquired about AT&T’s proposed generator location, and Mr. Carpenter stated it would go on the end of the diagonal parking lot running north to south. Ms. Kent stated a permit had not yet been issued for the AT&T generator, and Councilman Craig inquired about the proposed location for an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) parking stall. Mr. Carpenter stated the lease with AT&T is still valid and an ADA parking stall would have to be placed at a different location. Brief discussion ensued regarding: the placement of both generators next to one another; a potential lease amendment with AT&T; excess parking spaces; moving the AT&T generator to another location; and, the responsibility of restriping the parking lot. Councilman Craig made the motion to approve the amendment to the contract with T- Mobile, allowing them to lease additional space for a generator on City Property and placement of the generator. Second to the motion was made by Councilman Ross. After consideration, the motion passed unanimously by the following vote: AYES: Councilman Ross, Councilwoman Ahrens, and Councilman Craig. NAYS: None. DYNO DAY APPLICATION: This item has been tabled for a future meeting as conversations pertaining to construction along Main Street need to be held. COUNCIL REPORTS: Councilman Craig inquired about weed control, and Mr. Caton stated a meeting would be scheduled to go over details. He inquired of Mr. Larsen if photos presented during a Council report were violating open meeting laws if not included in the agenda. Mr. Larsen stated if there is no action taken there is no violation although he questioned the effectiveness of presenting the information during Council reports. Councilman Craig inquired about potential code violations at a property located near Veteran’s Memorial Park, and Chief Rubink stated he would investigate further. Regarding Founder’s Park watering schedule, Councilman Craig expressed concerns regarding the excessive use of water and potential water curtailment issues in the future. He spoke of leaving the additional eight acres without water to ensure the park stays green, and noted that the City still owns the park although it will be soon transferred to the Jerome Recreation District. Mr. Caton stated he would research the situation and report on it. Brief discussion ensued regarding the number of water shares allocated to the park; the amount of water available; potential curtailment of potable and irrigation water; insufficient space in the existing pond; the option of requiring an even/odd watering day for residents in the future (not currently required despite a recent news report); watering with irrigation water or potable water; and, developing a watering schedule for the park. Councilman Craig asked about code enforcement pertaining to the broken curb pieces on Main Street, and Ms. Kent stated the current code lacks language on the actual enforcement. She spoke of the International Property Maintenance Code and incorporating it into the Jerome Municipal Code for language to address enforcement. Mr. Caton stated staff could pick up those broken pieces. DEPARTMENT REPORTS: Mr. Caton gave a brief presentation on the use of the asphalt zipper per Council’s direction at the last meeting. He stated the equipment would arrive at the end of May, and he reviewed basic parts and operation of the asphalt zipper while attached to a loader. He gave specific examples for how the equipment would be used i.e. ruts and trench surface repairs, and utility trenches, etc. Mr. Caton showed a brief video on the use of the equipment, and spoke of the variety of uses. Brief discussion ensued regarding various locations where the equipment could be used, and Mr. Caton stated that staff would have to prioritize projects to get the most out of the equipment while staying within the approved budget. Candidates for work utilizing the asphalt zipper included alleys and certain roads; the bike path would most likely require the excavator although some larger sections could be done at one time. Mr. Westburg noted that the milled asphalt could be stored and reground for alleys. Mayor Barber thanked Mr. Caton for the presentation and providing good information on the new equipment. Ms. Mecham stated the library board made the decision to temporarily close the library on Saturdays and to close earlier on Thursdays and Fridays until a new library director is hired. She further stated her last day would be at the end of April. ADJOURNMENT: There being nothing further to discuss, Mayor Barber adjourned this April 21, 2026 regular meeting of the Jerome City Council at 6:08 p.m. By: Christopher Barber, Mayor Attest: Bernadette Coderniz, City Clerk
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